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Thanks, Ped!

This is where it is important to have a doc that will work you, as it is hard to get right the first time. A lot of the side effects can be addressed, though some are going to be there. Something like feeling tired may stick around, but maybe take it at night, so it doesn't stick around all day, etc. Or maybe take something else to off-set it. It really varies, but there *are* options, though sometimes it takes a better than average prescriber to figure it out.

I hear you, here. And I do take the topamax at night for that reason. It also helps me get a full night's sleep!

...Of course, if your prescriber won't listen to you....then you are already at a disadvantage.

Yea, you're not kidding here...Thankfully, now, I have insurance. I didn't then, and was stuck with what the state provided... Now, I *will* have a choice.

Maybe it wasn't the right med, maybe dosed too high to start, maybe it interacted with another med, etc. I can't speak to a specific instance, but there are many options out there (and they aren't all pharmacological).

I am a big advocate of taking care of myself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I admit, I'm not doing so great right now. I'm not allowed to exercise due to a physical problem. And I'm stressed to the max, so the other stuff is falling by the wayside, a bit, too. I have to get my act together. Last night, at least, I made a good a dinner, anyway. Every little bit helps. This much, I do know.

Thanks for the feedback, Ped. I appreciate it.
And HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Shalom!